Welcome to Dog Paradise, also known as Mendocino County, California! We have been named one of the most dog friendly places in the state with good reason. Visit Mendocino County created the Pet Friendly Travel Guide to help travelers help choose the most ideal pet-friendly places to stay, wine tasting and pet services to make your entire family’s stay comfortable and memorable while visiting our pet-friendly destination.

This is what we offer… awe at the foot of a redwood tree, a gasp at the sight of a breaching whale, a sigh of pleasure from a sip of wine, handcrafted from century-old vines with your best friend at your feet… and our welcome. With hundreds of miles of hiking trails to take your dog on, endless unspoiled beaches, verdant hills, secluded lakes, and the world-class wines of Anderson Valley, Mendocino County offers a myriad of opportunities for relaxation, rest and retreats. Sleep soundly in pet-friendly accommodations, dine on the bounty of the county and attend art, music and other pet-friendly events throughout the year. You will discover why and how Mendocino County has gone to the dogs... it's what you've been missing!

Mendocino County

Welcome to Dog Paradise, also known as Mendocino County, California! We’ve been named one of the most dog friendly destinations in the state California. Request your FREE Visit Mendocino County Pet Friendly Travel Guide and start planning your next dog-friendly getaway!

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Welcome to Dog Paradise, also known as Mendocino County, California! We have been named one of the most dog friendly places in the state with good reason. Visit Mendocino County created the Pet Friendly Travel Guide to help travelers help choose the most ideal pet-friendly places to stay, wine tasting and pet services to make your entire family’s stay comfortable and memorable while visiting our pet-friendly destination.

This is what we offer… awe at the foot of a redwood tree, a gasp at the sight of a breaching whale, a sigh of pleasure from a sip of wine, handcrafted from century-old vines with your best friend at your feet… and our welcome. With hundreds of miles of hiking trails to take your dog on, endless unspoiled beaches, verdant hills, secluded lakes, and the world-class wines of Anderson Valley, Mendocino County offers a myriad of opportunities for relaxation, rest and retreats. Sleep soundly in pet-friendly accommodations, dine on the bounty of the county and attend art, music and other pet-friendly events throughout the year. You will discover why and how Mendocino County has gone to the dogs... it's what you've been missing!

History is at the heart of Novato with Olompali State Historical Park, Miwok Park/Marin Museum of the American Indian, Novato History Museum and the Novato Arts Center at Hamilton field.

In June, Novato hosts the Festival of Art, Wine & Music featuring nationally and regional known entertainment and the finest of art, wines and microbrews from the region.

Novato is a great place to play with excellent golfing, extensive bike trails, horse back ride, and picnicking in beautiful parks, all surrounded by beautiful county-wide areas of open space.

Don’t forget to explore the biological mysteries of aging at the world renowned Buck Institute while experiencing the architecture of I.M. Pei and discover what scientists are learning about Alzheimer’s, cancer, stroke and other age-related diseases.